Golden couple of equestrian world at local A&P Show

Equestrian couple, Tim and Jonelle Price, returned to New Zealand from their home in Wiltshire, England for three weeks and made sure Motueka was on the itinerary, timing with the local A&P Show and holidaying with family and friends in Parapara Beach.

It was with the local Motueka Pony Club Jonelle began her horse-riding career. In 2018, she won the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials in England, the first New Zealand woman to do so. Tim followed by taking out the top prize at the equally prestigious Burghley Horse Trials.

Not since Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips has there been a couple this successful in eventing and now with Sir Mark Todd bowing out, Tim and Jonelle are stepping up to become New Zealand’s foremost riders for the 2020 Olympics.